Luck is the epitome of a rookie who entered the NFL ready to play. Like everyone else, Brady marvels at Luck's seamless transition from college, because Brady knows it's not as easy being a rookie quarterback as Luck makes it look.

"As a rookie, I was like fourth-string and eating nachos before the game in the stands," Brady said. "I always admire those rookies who can do it because it's such a challenge."

Luck will be a challenge for the Patriots, who gave up 31 points to the Buffalo Bills in Week 10. Look for a high-scoring game, as the new kid on the block tries to outplay a 35-year-old Brady still in his prime. And just think. Luck has the Colts playing so well, he could face the Patriots again in the playoffs.

Regardless of Vick's condition, I have already written that the Eagles (3-6) aren't going anywhere and must start Foles the rest of the season. Give him experience and find out more about an intriguing quarterback who looked good during preseason.

"Foles is a guy, you've got to like his size — 6-foot-5, 245 with his arm," said ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper, who studied Foles extensively before April's selections. "Calm, cool and collected. He's shown great promise. He showed that in the preseason. I thought they would have made that change several weeks ago, but Andy Reid opted not to. The only reason he did Sunday was because of the injury. But in terms of Foles, I would think he's got to have an opportunity to compete to be the starting quarterback, maybe the future of that team at the quarterback position."

The Redskins already have their quarterback of the future in Robert Griffin III. It's time for the Eagles to find out if Foles is their future.

Don't sell the Steelers short. They have a strong running game, the Ravens have been vulnerable against the run. Plus. Leftwich has enough experience not to be rattled by the Ravens.

Leftwich will face five or six key throws Sunday. If he completes them, and avoids turnovers, the Steelers have an excellent chance to win their fifth consecutive game. But if Leftwich falters and lose, the Ravens will become huge favorites to win the AFC North.

Freeman's quarterback rating was better than 100 in five consecutive games. During that same span, Freeman threw 13 TD passes and one interception.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Doug Martin gets most of the headlines, heading into Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers. Game time: 1 p.m. ET. But while Martin has been electrifying, Freeman has been excellent. The Buccaneers (5-4) will be another step toward a playoff push if they win their fourth consecutive game.

Afraid not. It will be interesting to see how the New York Jets (3-6) react after the controversy of Tebow being ripped by an anonymous teammate. Which the Jets' toughest obstacle these days, themselves or their opponent? Sunday's road game against the St. Louis Rams will offer further insight. Game time: 1 p.m. ET.

Should you expect a physical game? Yes. But don't look for the 49ers or Bears to light up the scoreboard.

Cowboys could drive their fans crazy

It's all set up for the Dallas Cowboys (4-5) to make a run, with three consecutive home games starting Sunday against the Cleveland Browns (2-7). Surely, you've heard how good Tony Romo has been in November, with a 20-3 career record.

However, there is potential danger for Dallas. Check out Romo's numbers at home — two TD passes, 10 interceptions. Check out the Cowboys' home record (1-2).

Four of the Browns' seven losses have come by a touchdown or less. If the Cowboys overlook Sunday's game, they could get burned. And Jerry Jones will be hot.